Newhook Scores OT Winner as Canadiens Defeat Senators 4-3
Alex Newhook scored 1:40 into overtime, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators at the Bell Centre on Saturday night. Rookie Ivan Demidov tied the game late in the third period at 17:37, forcing overtime.
Key Contributors
- Cole Caufield scored his 10th goal of the season.
- Juraj Slafkovsky netted his third goal in as many games.
- Nick Suzuki earned two assists, extending his point streak to 11 games — the longest of his career and the NHL’s current longest active streak.
- Samuel Montembeault made 14 saves in his first start since October.
Senators Highlights
- Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle extended their individual point streaks to five games, each scoring a goal.
- Michael Amadio also scored for Ottawa.
- Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots in the loss.
Crucial Moments
Late in the second period, Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson was awarded a penalty shot after being hooked by Tim Stutzle on a breakaway. However, Ullmark stopped Hutson’s attempt.
"The goal by Amadio with 11 seconds remaining in the period was initially disallowed due to goaltender interference on Montembeault, but the call was overturned after a Senators' challenge."
The win extended Montreal’s winning streak to three games, improving them to a 9-3-0 record, while Ottawa fell to 6-5-2.
Author's summary: Alex Newhook’s overtime goal sealed a thrilling Canadiens win, with strong performances boosting Montreal’s momentum in a tightly contested game against Ottawa.